Activity leaders
Role description for activity leader
Help members to choose age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities
Encourage members to reflect on their learning
Identify community resources and connections to make this activity possible
Connect with club administrative volunteer to ensure there are supplies, procedures are followed, etc.
Purpose
Support the positive growth and development of each youth involved
Develop important life skills and creates opportunities for youth to learn, lead and serve
Involve youth in becoming competent, caring, and connected citizens of character in their community
Time required
Varies; estimated at 4 hours per month for six months
This role is ideal for
People who enjoy group teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth
Effective communicators with youth, parents, and other adult volunteers and staff
Great delegators willing to work with other volunteers to plan activities
Benefits
Experience working with youth
Training to enhance personal skills and knowledge
Learn more about the benefits of volunteering with 4-H
Contacts
Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807